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2011 Honda Ridgeline airbags problems

critical 27 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints
27
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
1fatality

When does it fail?

Of the 27 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Ridgeline, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (100%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 16V344000 May 23, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

What owners are reporting 15 most recent

airbags · filed 12/28/2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…

airbags · 56,000 mi · filed 12/01/2014

I was traveling 20-25 MPH when I noticed another car abruptly making a left hand turn in front of me. This car was traveling the same direction as me. I tried to avoid hitting the car by swerving to the right, but I clipped the passenger rear quarter which resulted in a airbag deploying in my vehicle . The impact on my vehicle was on the front driver side. The airbag on the passenger side…

airbags · filed 10/26/2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…

airbags · filed 09/30/2016

I was notified in april of the airbag deployment device recall by mail with indication that my local dealer would contact me. I contacted perfection Honda in albuquerque, 898-0000, in early july after no one called me and they said they would have to order it but were having trouble getting them. I have checked back every month since then and the part is not available. I contacted Honda north…

airbags · filed 09/13/2016

Specifically, in some vehicles, the driver's front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture (break apart) and deploy abnormally. I got this recall in feb 12, 2016 how long do I have to wait to get taken care of, before something happens?

airbags · filed 09/11/2016

Takata recall I received a letter from Honda last march alerting me to the airbag recall and that deployment of the airbag could kill me and that a remedy would be available in the summer of 2016. Summer is about over and I've yet to receive notice to bring my vehicle in to a Honda dealer to rectify this dangerous situation.

airbags · filed 08/27/2016

Honda is replacing only my driver's side air bag and not the passenger side. Honda is now saying its safe to drive as long as no one sits in the front passenger side. This is not an option for my family. The rental car Honda was providing should continue to be offered to me until my vehicle is safe to drive and the passenger side takata air-beg is repaired. Case:04962383.

airbags · filed 08/24/2016

Takata recall inappropriate and unacceptable advise provided by hoehn Honda dealership carlsbad california. August 9, 2016, phone conversation with hoehn Honda regarding airbag recall. 1.hoehn took vehicle info and VIN number. 2.hoehn advised us that the car was recalled and not to have anybody ride in the front passenger seat until the airbag is replaced. 3.airbags are ordered…

airbags · filed 08/16/2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue and the contact was referred. The contact had not…

airbags · filed 08/16/2016

2011 Honda ridgeline. Consumer writes in regards to dealership over-charges for warranty/airbag recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated according to the invoice, the air bag was replaced free of charge. However, they overcharged for minor to compensate for the air bag. *jb

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Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Honda Ridgeline?

It's a serious issue. 27 complaints have been filed, including 2 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Based on the 27 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 78,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Honda/Ridgeline. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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